Here in the beautiful San Joaquin and Central Valley area creating a gorgeous yet drought-tolerant landscape is the dream of many homeowners. One of the biggest challenges that homeowners in the Visalia area face is knowing how to tackle personalizing their outdoor spaces, whether front yard or backyard, while keeping it sustainable and eco-friendly.
Water is expensive. As a homeowner trying to create a beautiful landscape without breaking the bank can feel like a challenge in the warmer climate of the San Joaquin and Central Valley.
With that in mind, what landscaping options are available to help you create a drought-tolerant landscape without sacrificing beauty? Your landscape can take you from H2O-wasteful to sustainable when you utilize eco-friendly options such as pavers, mulch, golden gravel, and decomposed granite.
Choosing the best drought-friendly native plants to add, can help to customize your landscape to match your personality while designing a yard authentic to the Central Valley area. We shared a few months back the best way to plant your water efficient garden and recommended some amazing low water-use plants for the Visalia area. Check out that article here: How to Plan a Water Efficient Garden
Nearly 9 billion gallons of water are used for residential outdoor use, primarily landscape irrigation, which amounts to 30 percent of residential water usage. With an eco-friendly sprinkler system, you can increase efficiency while decreasing the cost of maintaining a beautiful landscape. By consulting landscape professionals, you can audit your system for issues and avoid wasteful irrigation that plagues up to 1/3 of residential water use.
Grass is the largest water waster and it’s a high maintenance part of your yard. Lawn care requires mowing, mulching, aerating, fertilizing, re-seeding, re-sodding, not to mention copious amounts of water to keep it green. Replacing your lawn with artificial grass will save you time and money. Artificial grass is a low-maintenance solution to beautifying your landscape without breaking the bank, with the added bonus of being eco-conscious. Here are some tips how to choose the right grass for you: How to Choose the Right Artificial Grass
Sustainable landscaping will not only help the environment, but your drought-friendly landscape will reduce your water usage and become your money saving superhero by saving up to 75% of your monthly water bill.
At Rainscape, our landscape specialists can help you create innovative and sustainable plans for either your residential or business properties. Our team will help you create a master plan catered to your specific needs and expectations. Give us a call at (559)651-2333, and we will help you create a thriving drought-tolerant landscape.